William Kay - University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Professor: William Kay

Department: Biochemistry

College: University of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: Audit/No Grade
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I spent 2 years in his lab from 1996-1998. It was excellent time for me to learn many approaches in science, but I found also his humanity and friendship. Stanislav Stuchlík, Bratislava, Slovakia

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I like his teaching style. He is very smooth speaker, and able to answer questions clearly. Better than many profs, they give you printed notes and simply restating what's on the notes. All the notes are in his head, he gives you the main point and you make your own style of notes. He will also make little joke to keep your awake. It's all good.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Personally, i thought he was engaging, fairly clear of what he wanted to teach, and obviously very smart with regards to BChem. Only detractor was that he did fly through the material, and treat it almost breezily, but thats more because the course has so freaking much to learn, he had no choice but to just touch on some issues. Overall, good guy.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Quite possibly one of my favourite professors ever. He definetly broke the mold. Not what you'd expect in a biochem prof. He was great for help outside of class. Probably spent at least an hour explaining enzymes to me. My only complaint...his midterm exam had two versions which were of two different difficultly levels, in my opinion.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Your all complainers. Hes not that bad! Obviously you need to take more science courses, because hes one of the better ones.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Interesting lectures, although his notes are all over the place and hard to follow. Lectures don't coincide with the readings. His test was fair though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

awesome teacher. straightforward. if you didn't study then don't whine about him being a bad prof and blaming him for your marks

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He is one of the worst profs I ever had. He walks around and "chats" about biochemistry rather than teaching it! I learned absolutely nothing from him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BIOCHEM
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

worst and most disrespectful prof/person I've ever come in contact with.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

was very rude to me when I went to ask for help, treats students like they're stupid, can't teach, worst teacher I ever had

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BIOC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

When I took Bioc 200 he's not that bad. But he disappointed me in the 4th year. Oh one more thing... Unless you really like biomembranes, dun take that course, it's TOTALLY useless...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Helpful outside of class, and the tests were pretty fair. He dressed great too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's really not that bad. He's got a carefree very easy-going attitude that some people might confuse for apathy; I'm sure does give a damn. Yes, his tests are hard, but if you're taking BIOC300, it's only the beginning.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Great jokes, out of class help not so good, the tests are a kick in the crotch.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BIOCH200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

rude.condescending.doesn't want to help out. awful lecturing and presentation. mean person overall.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MICR403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Out of touch with reality. Thinks more highly of Citrate in OJ than undergrads

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: BIOC403
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Good presenter, BAD lecturer. Misses meetings, doesn't apologize, is ARROGANT!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

treats undergrads like crap, has no respect for anyone.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

arrogant and not around at all outside of class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BIOC200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Not helpful at all outside of class. And what's with the arrogance?